Loose tube cables are the product of choice as the backbone in Outside
Plant (OSP) environments. The durable loose tube design offers reliable
transmission performance over a broad temperature range. Optical
fibers are placed inside filled buffer tubes containing PFM™ gel. The core
is constructed by stranding the buffer tubes around a central member
using a reverse oscillating lay (ROL). The core is wrapped with flexible
strength members covered with a water-blocking tape, then encased
with a black jacket. A rip cord is included under the jacket for ease of
entry. The nylon overjacket completes the cable
Features
• Available with up to 288-fiber
• Multiple fiber types
including hybrids
• Central strength members
available in metallic or dielectric
• Dry (SAP) core standard
• Standard tube size
for all fiber counts
• PFM gel
• Nylon overjacket
Benefits
• High fiber density
• Multiple network applications
• Metallic option offers ease
of location, dielectric design
eliminates grounding issues
• Reduces cable prep
and installation time
• Reduces the number
of tools required
• Non-sticky gel speeds fiber
access and cleanup
• Rodent and chemical resistant
Specifications
Fiber Count – Available in 6-fiber up to 288-fiber
Standards Compliance
• Telcordia® GR-20-CORE
• RDUP PE-90 Designation MLT
• ICEA S-87-640-2011
• RoHS-compliant
Applications
• Underground duct and lashed aerial
• Trunk, distribution and feeder cable
• Local loop, metro, long-haul and broadband network
Technical Specification | |
Fiber Count | 144 |
Nominal Diameter in (mm) |
0.75 (19.0) |
Approx. Weight lbs/kft (kg/km) |
162 (241) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Install lbs (n) |
600 (2,700) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Long Term lbs (n) |
200 (890) |
Minimum Bend Radius Install in (mm) |
15.0 (380) |
Minimum Bend Radius Long Term in (mm) |
7.5 (190) |
Superior Essex Cable Part Number | 11144xN0y |